SOLUTION: how would i solve for x: x ___ x - 2 = 4 _____ 5

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Question 58630: how would i solve for x:
x
___
x - 2 =

4
_____
5
Found 2 solutions by faceoff57, uma:
Answer by faceoff57(108) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/(x-2) = 4/5
5x = 4(x-2)
5x = 4x - 8
5x - 4x = -8
x = -8

Answer by uma(370) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/(x-2) = 4/5
Multiplying both the sides of the equation by 5(x-2) we get,
5x = 4(x-2)
==> 5x = 4x - 8
==> 5x - 4x = -8
==> x = -8